How LAN problems can impact on your firewalls

Computerworld Security: November 22, 2011
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This week seems to have being a firewall issue week for me. I have worked on
incidents in two large networks where problems on the LAN managed to bring down
firewalls at the edge of the network. Firewalls have come a long way since the
original stateless varieties which were little more than a collection of access
control lists. These were superseded by stateful firewalls which kept track of
the state of network connections. Modern firewalls are now application aware,
you can do things like block access to certain applications or prevent users
from using applications like Bittorrent.

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The Philosophy of Security

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IN THIS ISSUE

1. Face Unlock feature in Galaxy Nexus seen as novelty, not security
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/7714409/818816221/541137/0/

2. Darlene Storm: Surrounded by surveillance: Is everything spying on you?
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/7714409/818816221/541138/0/

3. Update: AT&T says attempted hack of customer accounts failed
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/7714409/818816221/541139/0/

4. FAQ: What you should know about the Illinois water-district SCADA breach
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/7714409/818816221/541140/0/

5. Security experts dispute Google's attitude toward Android malware
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/7714409/818816221/541141/0/

6. Will 2012 REALLY be the year of the cyberwar?
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/7714409/818816221/541142/0/

7. Darlene Storm: Android dubbed a cyber menace as mobile malware explodes
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/7714409/818816221/541143/0/

8. Despite controversy, cybercrime treaty endures
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/7714409/818816221/541144/0/

9. Healthcare breaches: Do they even matter?
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/7714409/818816221/541145/0/

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UPS Study: Asia High-Tech Supply Chains Prep For Change

Learn about the findings in "Change in the Chain," a 2011 study sponsored by
UPS, exploring how high-tech supply chain professionals in the Asia-Pacific
region are handling risk management, supply sourcing, sustainability, cost
management and customer service in this evolving industry.

http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/7714409/818816221/541146/0/

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Face Unlock feature in Galaxy Nexus seen as novelty, not security

Face Unlock, the facial recognition software offered in Android 4.0 on the
Galaxy Nexus, is being promoted by Google as an alternative to using a PIN to
unlock a phone. But it can apparently be spoofed.
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/7714409/818816221/541137/0/

Darlene Storm: Surrounded by surveillance: Is everything spying on you?

Depending upon who you listen to, GPS tracking shouldn't be your only concern
when you are out and about on the streets. The ACLU hammered license plate
scanners as logging our every move, a different investigative report concluded
your car is spying on you, and some even claim the street lights are out to get
you.

http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/7714409/818816221/541138/0/

Update: AT&T says attempted hack of customer accounts failed

AT&T on Monday acknowledged an organized attempt to hack information on fewer
than 1% of its 100 million wireless customers, but said no accounts were
breached.
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/7714409/818816221/541139/0/

FAQ: What you should know about the Illinois water-district SCADA breach

Here are some key questions and answers about the Nov. 8 break-in of the control
network at an Illinois water utility that resulted in attackers burning out a
pump.
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/7714409/818816221/541140/0/

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Video: Securing the Cloud in a Hyperconnected World

This whiteboard presentation covers strategic IT security initiatives within the
enterprise and explains how the Akamai Intelligent Platform provides an
unmatched level of defense against website, application, and data security
attacks.

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Security experts dispute Google's attitude toward Android malware

Antivirus experts disagree with Chris DiBona, Google's open-source programs
manager, who recently said that there is no virus problem on the Android
platform and that companies selling anti-malware software for mobile operating
systems are "charlatans."
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/7714409/818816221/541141/0/

Will 2012 REALLY be the year of the cyberwar?

Much has been made of prospects for a cyberwar. Many believe we're already in
one. So what are security practitioners to do as they plan for 2012?
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/7714409/818816221/541142/0/

Darlene Storm: Android dubbed a cyber menace as mobile malware explodes

While Android is hugely popular, it's also the most highly targeted OS for
mobile malware. In fact, numerous security firms predict doom and gloom for
Droid security in the 2012 mobile device ecosystem; cybercriminals may view
Android as the new low-hanging fruit. Android mobile malware has 'exploded' and
was dubbed one of the biggest cyber menaces for government.

http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/7714409/818816221/541143/0/

Despite controversy, cybercrime treaty endures

Delegates from around the world are meeting in France this week to discuss the
only international treaty dealing with cybercrime, a treaty that has come under
fire from some countries but defended by others as a crucial tool in fighting
electronic crime.
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/7714409/818816221/541144/0/

Healthcare breaches: Do they even matter?

Electronic medical record breaches continue, yet the public pays little
attention to healthcare provider security and privacy policies.
http://cwonline.computerworld.com/t/7714409/818816221/541145/0/

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VIDEO: STEVE JOBS ONE-ON-ONE, THE '95 INTERVIEW

Steve Jobs was in the middle of his career -- 40 years old, still at NeXT, and
two years from returning to Apple — when he was interviewed by the Computerworld
Honors program in this exclusive video.

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SHARK TANK OF THE DAY
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OK, let's think this one through, shall we?

Pilot fish and his boss are responsible for supporting more than 650 computers
and laptops on this private school's three separate campuses. Naturally, that
requires a fair amount of help from the faculty and staff -- which isn't always
exactly what fish gets.

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